Accounts Payable Clerk

Epoch Biodesign; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A cleantech startup is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to manage the full cycle of accounts payable, ensuring timely and accurate payments. This role demands exceptional attention to detail, previous experience in accounting, and proficiency with accounting software such as Xero and Quickbooks. Be part of a mission-driven company committed to sustainable energy solutions, collaborating closely with talented co-founders and impacting the energy landscape positively.

Benefits

3 weeks paid vacation plus 1 week off between Christmas and New Year's

Extended health, dental, and vision benefits plan

RRSP matching

Regular company socials, events and weekly fitness and yoga

Free electric vehicle charging

Open and collaborative company culture!

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Accounts Payable role or general accounting function.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Comfortable working independently but collaborative and communicative with teammates.

Responsibilities

• Support Finance with accounts payable cycle, including receiving, coding, and entering invoices.
• Verify invoices against purchase orders and resolving discrepancies.
• Assist in month-end closing procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Proficiency with accounting software

Organizational skills

Education

Associate's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Xero

Quickbooks

Float

Plooto

Google Workspace

Job description

Accounts Payable Clerk

Position Type: Full-time

Company Name: Moment Energy

Job Location: In-person at #103 - 7 Burbidge St, Coquitlam, BC

Want to make a positive impact on the world?

The Opportunity

The Accounts Payable Clerk role requires a detail-oriented, organized, and proactive individual with a basic foundation in accounting principles and administrative processing. This role is crucial for ensuring the financial integrity of the company by managing all expenditures accurately and efficiently, and requires a person who can handle high-volume processing with precision.

The Role

• Pay: $55,000 - $65,000
• Location: In-person, Moment Energy Coquitlam Office
• Benefits:
• • 3 weeks paid vacation plus 1 week off between Christmas and New Year's
  • Extended health, dental, and vision benefits plan
  • RRSP matching
  • Regular company socials, events and weekly fitness and yoga
  • Free electric vehicle charging
  • Open and collaborative company culture!

Responsibilities and Duties

The Accounts Payable Clerk plays a critical role in the finance department by managing the full cycle of accounts payable. This involves processing invoices, maintaining vendor relations, and ensuring timely and accurate payments. This role is vital to maintaining the company's financial health and supporting the leadership team by providing accurate financial records.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Finance with accounts payable cycle, including receiving, coding, and entering a high volume of invoices and expense reports into the accounting system.
• Closely work with Supply Chain, Engineering, and Production departments.
• Process weekly payment runs and reconcile accounts payable transactions.
• Verify invoices against purchase orders and receiving documents to ensure accuracy and resolve any discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate and organized vendor files, including all forms and contracts.
• Respond to all vendor inquiries in a timely and professional manner, and manage vendor statements.
• Assist in month-end closing procedures, including preparing accruals and reconciling AP sub-ledger to the general ledger.
• Prior work with building accounting schedules - Prepaid, Fixed Asset, etc
• Assist the finance team with special projects and various audits.
• Uphold a positive, can-do spirit in the office.

The Candidate

We’re looking for individuals with the following traits, skills, and experiences:

• Previous experience in an Accounts Payable role or general accounting function
• Associate's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Proficiency with accounting software. - Xero, Quickbooks, Float, Plooto
• A persona unafraid of a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective vendor and internal team interaction.
• Comfortable working independently, but collaborative and communicative with teammates.
• Tech-savvy and familiar with tools like Google Workspace.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Why join us?

• Be part of a mission-driven company focused on creating sustainable energy solutions and making a positive impact on the world.
• Collaborate closely with passionate co-founders and a team committed to innovation and excellence.
• Contribute to building and scaling a company from the ground up, where your work will have a direct and meaningful impact.
• Enjoy a dynamic, fast-paced work environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to grow.
• Thrive in a workplace that values collaboration, wellness, and celebrating successes, with regular company socials, fitness sessions, and more.

About Moment Energy

Moment Energy is a cleantech startup with a team of passionate innovators revolutionizing the energy storage industry. Founded by four tech entrepreneurs, our mission is to provide worldwide access to clean, reliable, and affordable power. How do we do it? By repurposing retired electric vehicle batteries into state-of-the-art battery energy storage systems, giving these powerful resources a second life and a lasting impact.

Our vision goes beyond sustainability; it’s about driving meaningful change. As one of the Top 100 Global Cleantech Companies of 2023, we’ve forged relationships with automakers like Mercedes-Benz Energy and Nissan North America to accelerate the global transition to a greener future. With Series A funding secured and support from the U.S. Department of Energy to build a gigafactory, we’re on the cusp of scaling our groundbreaking solutions to redefine the energy landscape and create a cleaner, brighter tomorrow.

We're a fast-paced and dynamic team.

Every day you'll be taking on a new challenge and learning something new. You'll take on a wide breadth of tasks and contribute to disrupting the battery industry. You'll be part of a tight-knit team that is working together to save the planet! Fun, health, and wellness are incorporated into our daily schedule and we encourage all our team members to bring innovative ideas to the table to create an interactive workplace.

You’ll love this role if you...

• Are passionate about the environment and are excited to build sustainable solutions for the cleantech industry!
• Are a self-starter, active learner, and want to make a positive impact on the world.
• Believe in the vision of what we're doing at Moment Energy.

Our Commitments

Moment Energy is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes, including our work environment. We especially welcome applications from Indigenous peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.